Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2025
At W Hydrocolloids, Inc. – Carmona Plant, sustainability is embedded in every aspect of our operations. It guides how we manufacture high-quality carrageenan while minimizing environmental impact and contributing positively to our communities. Our approach integrates responsible manufacturing, ethical business practices, and long-term value creation, ensuring that sustainability remains a core driver of operational excellence and stakeholder trust.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
We are committed to building a resilient, responsible, and future-ready organization by continuously reducing our environmental footprint, supporting responsible seaweed sourcing, and strengthening coastal communities. At the same time, we uphold the highest standards in product quality and food safety while embedding sustainability into everyday decision-making across all levels of the organization.
Sustainability is not a standalone initiative—it is a continuous journey of improvement, innovation, and accountability.
Material ESG Priorities
Our sustainability strategy is guided by a structured materiality assessment aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework. This ensures that we focus on the most relevant issues for both our stakeholders and our business.
Key priorities include product safety and quality, occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, waste and water management, and energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. These areas define how we manage risks, implement controls, and track performance.
Our Sustainability Framework
Our ESG approach is structured around four interconnected pillars.
We invest in our people by fostering a safe workplace, supporting employee development, and promoting ethical conduct.
We protect the environment through energy efficiency, emissions reduction, responsible water use, and waste management.
We serve our customers by ensuring product safety, compliance, and data integrity.
We strengthen our community and supply chain by promoting responsible sourcing and engaging closely with seaweed farming communities.
Energy Transition & Climate Commitment
In 2025, W Hydrocolloids, Inc. committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning its emissions reduction strategy with the 1.5°C climate pathway. This milestone reinforces our long-term ambition to decarbonize operations in line with global climate goals.
We are currently developing validated science-based targets, strengthening emissions monitoring systems, and expanding Scope 3 emissions assessment across our value chain.
Sustainability Performance Highlights (2025)
In 2025, we continued to improve performance through efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and strengthened governance practices.
Energy & Climate
- 17.64% reduction in electricity consumption vs. 2023 baseline
- 17.63% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions
- 100% renewable electricity (geothermal and solar)
- On track toward 30% emissions reduction by 2030
Water Management
- 7.42% reduction in water intensity vs. 2024
- 100% compliance with wastewater discharge standards
Waste Management
- 28.1% reduction in total waste vs. 2023
Air Emissions
- 100% compliance with DENR air quality standards
- Third-party monitoring with zero exceedances
Ethics & Compliance
- Zero cases of corruption or bribery
- Zero data privacy incidents
Responsible Supply Chain
- Supplier compliance monitoring in place
- Active engagement with seaweed farming communities
- Ongoing enhancement of supplier ESG assessment and audits
Our Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Our initiatives support key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including climate action, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, and responsible consumption and production.
Looking Ahead
We remain committed to continuous improvement, transparency, and measurable impact. Our priorities include achieving a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, delivering a 10% annual reduction in water intensity, expanding Scope 3 emissions assessment, strengthening supplier ESG engagement, and reaching full employee training coverage.
To explore our full range of sustainability initiatives, performance data, and future commitments, access the complete W Hydrocolloids, Inc. Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability Report 2025 here.
